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Medela Breastshields

Long before you have a baby, you realize that women do not all have the same shape, type, or size body! So, why would anyone expect that all women could be comfortable using a "one-size-fits-all" breastshield? Breast tissue is very delicate at any time, but particularly so when you are nursing a baby. Medela has developed an entire line of breastshields to meet your individual needs.

PersonalFit Breastshields These breastshields, available in five sizes, are designed to accomodate different nipple and breast sizes. The PersonalFit sizes are: Small (21mm - same diameter as the old breastshield insert), Medium (24mm - same diameter as standard breastshield), Large (27mm), Extra Large (30mm), and XX Large (36mm). New Medela Pump In Style Advanced Brestpumps include one pair of the medium size (24mm) PersonalFit breastshields. Other new Medela breastpumps come with SoftFit Breastshields. The Medela Harmony breast pump comes with one SoftFit breastshield, and the Medela Freestyle Breastpump, and the Medela Symphony Breastpump contain a pair of SoftFit breastshields.

Small (21 mm)

Medium (24 mm)

Large (27 mm)

Extra Large (30 mm)

XX-Large (36 mm)

How do you know which size breastshields to order?
A very good question. There are no set rules as to which size breastshield will work for you. There is a certain element of trial and error involved. The majority of women (90%) are quite comfortable using the medium size (24mm) breatshield but here are a few guidelines that may help.
When pumping, the nipple should be pulled down comfortably into the shield and you should feel as though the pumped breasts are empty when you are finished. If you have large nipples and they rub against the inside of the shield when you pump causing some discomfort and you feel as though you are not emptying the breast it may be time to try a larger breastshield. If pumping is actually painful to the nipple it may be time to go up a couple of sizes. On the other hand, if the nipple is not pulled down into the breastshield tube when pumping, you see a red round mark on the breast from the shield, and feel as though you are not emptying the breast, it might be an idea to try a smaller shield.
The 36mm size XX Large breastshield has now been introduced. If you decide to try that size be especially aware of the amount of milk you are collecting when pumping. Using a breastshield on a regular basis that is too large or too small can lead to decreased milk production. PersonalFit Breastshields are available in pairs or indivdually. Be sure you own or purchase the Medela PersonalFit Connectors that attach the breastshield to the bottle and tube, if you do not already own some.

These breastshields will work with all Medela pumps except Disposable Kits and Little Hearts Manual Pump - but both these products have been discontinued.

Another obsolete product, the Medela Hands Free Pumping Attachment Kit also has to be used with the standard one piece breastshield (see below).

Two PersonalFit Breastshields Size small (21mm)-XLarge (30mm) $9.95 per pair Size - Please Select - Small 21mm Medium 24mm Large 27mm Extra Large 30mm XX Large 36mm Quantity:

Two PersonalFit Breastshields Size XX Large (36mm) $11.95 per pair Quantity:

If you only need to replace one individual breastshields --

One Individual PersonalFit Breastshield Sizes Small (21mm), Medium (24mm), Large (27mm), and Extra Large (30mm). $5.00 each size - Please Select - small (21 mm) medium (24 mm) large (27 mm) x-large (30 mm) Quantity:

One individual PersonalFit Breastshield Size XX Large (36mm) $6.00 each Quantity:

SoftFit Breastshields. The SoftFit breastshields are constructed of a soft, flexible silicone material that comfortably massages the breast and areola while you are using a breast pump. They work with all Medela breast pumps, except the (now discontinued) Little Hearts Manual Breastpump, and Disposable Kits. This breast shield is designed for use by women who have regular sized nipples - it is only available in the medium 24mm size. Women with larger or smallnipples should use the PersonalFit Breastshields. PersonalFit Connectors are needed to attach the SoftFit breastshields to the collection bottle and tube. Be sure to order the Connectors if you do not already own some. A couple of other important facts -- Do not use the Medela MicroSteam Bags with the SoftFit breastshields. The MicrSteam Bag gets so hot it is likely to make the silicone hard and can cause the shield to become mis-shaped. It is much better to boil the SoftFits in water and make sure they are covered by the water.

Two Softfit Breastshields $9.95 Quantity:

One Softfit Breastshield $5.00 Quantity:

Medela PersonalFit Breastshield Connectors are needed for both the PersonalFit and the SoftFit Breastshields, to attach the breastshield to the collection bottle and pump tube. They are NOT needed for the Standard Breastshield, or the Extra Large Glass Breastshield.

Two Breastshield Connectors $7.95 Quantity:

One Individual PersonalFit Connector $4.00 Quantity:

Standard Breastshield. This is the regular breastshield that used to be included in most of Medela's breast pump kits. However, Medela is planning to phase out this breastshield. It is being replaced by the medium size (24mm) PersonalFit breastshields in the new Medela breastpumps, including the Pump In Style Advanced Breastpumps, and the Medela Freestyle Breastpump. Most women find this breast shield very comfortable, and do not need a specialized breastshield. The standard size breastshield and the medium size PersonalFit Breastshield have the same size cone or flange, so are the same fit on the breast. So what is the deifference? The standard breastshield is a one piece combination breastshield and connector - it does not come apart into a separate breastshield and connector as the ones shown above do. This shield is only made in the medium 24mm size. If you think you may need a different size breashield you might want to choose the PersonalFit shield - that way you can use your connectors with any size shield you may need to purchase. Whereas the PersonalFit and SoftFit breastshields can be purchased in pairs, these breastshields are sold individually.More information on the Medela Standard Breastshield

One Standard Medela Breastshield $5.20

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Better price -- buy one standard breastshield with one pale yellow valve and one white membrane with offset mount for $6.75 One standard Medela breastshield with pale yellow valve and white membrane with offset mount $6.75 eachMedela Part #67178 Quantity:

Breastshield insert. Women with small nipples can use this insert inside the standard breastshield to enhance their comfort and pumping effectiveness while using a breast pump. This insert is not designed to be used with the PersonalFit breastshields or the SoftFit. The breastshield insert will eventually be replaced by the Small Size PersonalFit Breastshield. Using the PersonalFit allows moms with small nipples to have a shield that fits their breast, using just one flange -- no need to put an insert inside a standard shield.

One Breastshield Insert $4.50

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Extra Large Glass Breastshield Kit This breastshield can be used Medela Pump In Style, Lactina, or Classic Breastpumps. The kit includes one extra large (40mm) breastshield with a rubber stopper, and instructions. The breastshield does not require a connector.

One Extra Large Glass Breastshield (40mm) Kit $99.00

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	One pale yellow valve & white membrane. What you are purchasing is part #8100475, the yellow valve, and part #8207013, the white membrane with offset mount, already attached to each other (at a better price that purchasing them separately). Medela Item #8000001	$2.50 each	Quantity:
	Pack of two pale yellow valves & white membranes. Pack of two yellow valves and white membranes Medela Item #87089	$5.00 per pack	Quantity:
	One yellow valve with offset mount Medela Item #8100475	$1.99 each	Quantity:
	One white membrane - offset mount.There are two shown in the picture to depict the design on each side, but they are purchased individually. Volume discount on six membranes. Order six membranes for $5.50, a 16.67% savings. This will appear as a volume discount of $1.10 in the shopping cart. Medela Item #8207013	$1.10 each	Quantity:
	Six pack white membranes - offset mount.Retail pack of siz white membranes to ensure you have some spares. White membranes are needed for a Medela breastpumps except the Freestyle breastpump. They are important to the function of the pump -- your suction could be greatly impacted if you do not have clean white membranes that are in good shape. Medela Item #87088	$5.50 per six pack	Quantity:
	One white membrane - center mount, used on older model pumps. Also used with the Haberman Feeder. If your pump uses the center mount yellow valve and membrane, you are recommended to replace them with the offset yellow valve and white membrane (part #8000001) above, as the yellow valve with center mount has been discontinued by Medela. Medela Item #8200014	$1.35 each	Quantity:

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